ShareThisBENEFITS OF GOING GREEN: Green products reduce exposure to air pollutants. For example, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) typically are emitted by paints, wood preservatives and other sources. These gases have short- and long-term health effects, including symptoms ranging from eye, nose and throat irritation to cancer. Eco-safe paints are VOC-free, as are cabinets, countertops and flooring.X...X...XCONSIDERING CARPET: Carpet squares are a huge eco-improvement because they're modular. When you're ready to replace one, you can ship it back to the manufacturer to recycle. Plus, these squares involve little labor; they are easy to install yourself and don't need support from toxic padding.(Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service, http://www.scrippsnews.com)
Green products reduce exposure to air pollutants
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